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How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea
Record defense spending aligns with Trump’s priorities, while growing nuclear talk has alarmed Pyongyang and Beijing
January 21, 2026
North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says
Lee Jae Myung says North Korea would have been confused to see drones intruding during new Seoul administration
January 21, 2026
North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels
Bilateral exchanges total $2.79 billion after finishing on strongest month for trade since 2017
January 20, 2026
On cautious footing: Where North Korea-China ties stand after a year of detente
Kim Jong Un’s high-profile trip to Beijing underscored a push to normalize relations, but practical limits remain
January 20, 2026
North Korea’s youth outreach, Party Congress signals and prison demolition
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses Kim Jong Un’s stark message to young people and when to expect the 9th congress
January 20, 2026
North Korea, Russia speed up work on border bridge ahead of June deadline
NK Pro finds checkpoint on Russia side will cost nearly $173M, four times more than originally expected
January 19, 2026
RFA to resume operations in South Korea, paving way for broadcasts to North
Broadcaster’s planned return comes amid expectations for new US funding, after Trump cuts forced half-year suspension
January 19, 2026
How North Korea gave citizens a one-sided view of alleged ROK drone intrusions
A recap of everything in state media this week, from partial coverage of drone news to Kim Jong Un’s reduced visibility
January 16, 2026
Over 100K South Koreans separated from family in North Korea have died: Data
Total crossed into six figures following 292 deaths in December, as time runs out for inter-Korean reunions
January 15, 2026
What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Gabriela Bernal and Camilo Aguirre Torrini discuss how Pyongyang will deal with losing one of its only allies in region
January 15, 2026
